How long will it take to get my carport delivered after I place an order?

Delivery usually takes 2-6 weeks in most areas. Please call for an updated time frame for your local area. All shipping dates are approximate and are computed from the date of entry of the order on American Steel's books (system).

How long will it take for my steel structure to be assembled?

Standard buildings are assembled in about an hour but it may take up to two days depending upon the size and type of structure.

What size do I need to make the concrete pad?

Once an order is placed and the 10% down payment is received you are eligible for a set of engineered certified plans that will give you the recommendation for your concrete pad.

What are the dimensions of the carport outside to outside?

Width x Length x Height (ex. 18 x 21 x 5) Length dimension is measured by the roof metal with 6" overhang on each end. Therefore, the bottom base rail is one foot shorter than the roof. Width is measured from outside base rail to the other outside base rail.

What is the highest leg height I can order?

12’ is a standard leg height, anything above 12’ can be done.

How much adjustment do you have to level your carport?

You about 2-3 inches to work with.

Why should I consider a vertical roof versus a horizontal roof?

The vertical roof lets water, snow, etc. run off quickly and does not let it pond up on the roof.

How can I avoid leaks on my building?

All of our buildings are leakproof however, when it comes to 31’ buildings and longer, we strongly recommend our A-Frame Vertical roof which can prevent future leaks in the long term.

Can you add to a carport after it is already installed?

Yes. There will be an extra service charge. The original carport must be an American Steel Carport. In order to add walk-in or overhead or roll-up doors, the original carport must be 6 foot or taller.

What is the pitch in the center of the carport?

Pitch on the roof is 3/12 & 4/12, but the pitch can be customized to fit your needs.

You can choose a different color top, trim, sides, and ends at no additional charge from our standard 12 color choices.

Can I get a set of engineer plans?

Yes. You may get the plans as long a we install the building.

Does American Steel install on boat docks?

Yes with pre-requisites. We will need the additional information below.

1. Is the boat dock a floating dock? or a dock that is connected to the lake bed? or the side of the lake? 2. We will need pictures of the boat dock and surrounding area. 3. We will need pictures of the pathway to the boat dock.

Once we have this information we can check to see if we can approve the request.

PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE ADDITIONAL LABOR FEES DUE TO LIABILITY ISSUES AND THE INSTALLERS SAFETY.

What payment methods are available?

All orders are COD. We accept personal or cashier's checks, money order, Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover.